Vatican City to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 7 hours behind Vatican City. When it is 9:00 AM in Vatican City, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.

Vatican City CEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Tue, Oct 20
CESTUTC+2
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-7h
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5:36 AM in Vatican City, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Vatican City to Chicago conversion table

Every hour of today in Vatican City and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Vatican CityChicago
12:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM12:00 AM
8:00 AM1:00 AM
9:00 AM2:00 AM
10:00 AM3:00 AM
11:00 AM4:00 AM
12:00 PM5:00 AM
1:00 PM6:00 AM
2:00 PM7:00 AM
3:00 PM8:00 AM
4:00 PM9:00 AM
5:00 PM10:00 AM
6:00 PM11:00 AM
7:00 PM12:00 PM
8:00 PM1:00 PM
9:00 PM2:00 PM
10:00 PM3:00 PM
11:00 PM4:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Vatican City (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Vatican City and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -7h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Vatican City and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Vatican City.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Vatican City?

When it is 9:00 AM in Vatican City, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Vatican City?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Vatican City (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Vatican City and Chicago change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.